Vintage Vortex is one of the best. This little big barn of 2nd hand fun and then some is located on Santa Monica Blvd (part of the Route 66 route) and Virgil Avenue in an all black building next to The Virgil bar nightclub. Serving it up in East Hollywood, they offer a parking lot with a main entrance in the rear. Open everyday from 12 PM til 6:30 PM showing casing some of the best unisex, women's and men's vintage clothing in Los Angeles. Decor with some hints of Star Wars, Western chic and lot of throwback vibes. The music is always good and their service is swift. The isles are pretty close together and the men's selections are a bit scattered up near the front parts of the store. Everything is of incredible quality so prices vary and often on the moderate to bargain side. Changing rooms on the side that are a good size and often in use. Good vibes and great lighting. You're bound to luck into some great stylish finds, accessories or miscellaneous trinkets and cool wonders. I don't believe they buy or offer trade in for your old clothes as everything here is incredible condition and that can be hard to come by the basically like new look. No restrooms for customers. Military discounts are available Looking for a thrifting adventure, "May the force be with you!" read more

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Super cute vintage store with great variety. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for some quality vintage pieces! read more

This place has lost some of its charm. It was so awesome when Michi and Miranda were always around. Great vibe, super friendly, cool music. Not only has the selection gone downhill (I saw Target brand jeans for sale listed as "80s"), the cashier is off-putting (grey hair lady).... I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt but every time I've been she is consistently rude to me and the customers. Bad attitude! I'd give her 1 star. Frankly I'm only giving 4 stars here in hopes that Michi sees this and tries to restore the good vibes. I don't want to bring this place down. Vintage Vortex used to be the holy grail of Hollywood vintage - Bring back the OG VV!!! read more

I've always loved Chicago and I've always been a humongous hockey fan, but I've always been low-key about it because it's not exactly a Los Angeles thing to show you love a team from another town but I am after all me I got an amazing deal on the jersey of my dreams and an amazing short sleeve bomber jacket that is beyond couture! Michelle is knowledgeable, patient and beyond kind! After all Halloween is actually her Christmas since she features exceptional items from every era you could ever imagine at rock bottom prices with accessories to match you can't go wrong here! This place rules read more

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First time at Vintage Vortex today and was blown away by their awesome stock. I could have been there for hours, sadly only had 10 min to find not 1 but 2 life altering vintage leather jackets at great prices. Cream of the crop was meeting the owner Michi who was absolutely lovely and felt like a kindred spirit. Can't wait for their new location to open and find more unique treasures! read more

I'm visiting from the Bay Area and was looking to expand my wardrobe. VV has a great selection of fairly priced vintage gems. The store has a great atmosphere and the owner Miche was very kind- She also gave me recommendations for other thrift stores in the area! Overall a nice place to browse and find something to take home every time. Highly recommend. read more

Awesome clothes but the owner yelled at my boyfriend cus I used the bathroom on accident. "No public restroom sign" is hidden behind a plant, didn't see it. Either way it was wrong to get mad at my boyfriend she made us feel very unwelcome. :( read more

Very good selection of vintage jackets, skirts, dresses, etc. I also greatly appreciated the collection of sports jerseys, and other sport team apparel. I think I found something from about every team I could ever want. There is a section of more fast fashion tops and cheaper material which was a little disappointing but overall a very well curated store with kind owner and fun music. Keep in mind it is a little crammed because of the amount of clothes in a small space but the owner informed us that she is opening a new location that is bigger so I highly recommend checking that out. If you are coming to this location however be prepared to squeeze between the racks. read more

The owner is super friendly and very sweet! She's kind! This place has a lot of options and it really caters to audience who loves vintage 80s-90s era! So many unique finds, and the prices are very reasonable!! I highly recommend this cute shop! read more

fun selection of vintage! i've gotten tons of 80s & 90s vintage here. lots of beautiful dresses and nightgowns. the selection is amazing. customer service is top notch, always up for great conversations and lovely compliments. it is a nice place to spend your money, i usually pay with my card and end up very happy with all of my purchases. prices are very reasonable too, totally worth every penny. other vintage shops can be sooo overpriced but this shop is priced perfectly. the owner encourages safety and social distancing! provides hand sanitizer and gloves which is absolutely appreciated. parking is really easy. give vintage vortex a visit! read more

This was the most versed, procured shop I've ever been in! The ambiance was incredible, and the pieces were true vintage. There was an immense selection of both mens and women's clothing. I'm talking racks and racks of true vintage t shirts, penny lane coats, denim from the 40's-60's, 80's band tees, jumpsuits, dresses, with prints of all kinds. It was a dream. The music was super fun, the owner was incredibly kind and eloquently spoken, and the vibe again was just impeccable. The prices were SUPER reasonable for what they were, ranging from $17-$45. I got three vintage sweatshirts and an iconic fleece tracksuit all for $85 read more

Vintage Vortex VV - My epic find - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A lot of pollyblends, old fabrics untreated and poorly kept. Moderately priced for all the patterns and fabrics no one wanted to wear in the 70s, 80s, 90s. I thought vintage stores had an obligation to stay stylish... GO TO CHERRY PICK instead, on franklin. Basically this place has covid as well, Gloves goggles masks as soon as you walk in, the store clerk will let you know they are a fear based store with zero feel good vibes. The clothes have a funny smell & not the authentic vintage smell. Bummer bc I liked this store when they first opened, bought my first pair of vintage roller skates from them. Cherry pick is on vermont / franklin ! Go there instead read more

Vintage Vortex VV - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I now have several staples in my wardrobe that I had been searching for for years! Including my PERFECT for my plus size fashion forward body, heavy duty, sexy leather jacket!!! Thanks to Miranda Jayne who is always helpful, kind, and loves to help you shop! You can just explain what you're looking for and she will help pull items for you. read more

"Vortex" perfectly describes this little thrift shop. It's definitely the type of thrift you need to have patience and stamina to search through but the reward is awesome finds for affordable prices. The owner is a gem and so sweet too! read more

Upon stepping foot inside the store, I was verbally assaulted by a woman who informed me that I could not bring my purse inside... I asked her why and she responded "because of theft and people stealing " Say what??? Yes, this really did happen to me. This rude obnoxious girl said my purse was not allowed in as if I were going to steal something. How pathetic. This was roughly 3 weeks ago, but I am cautioning everyone that this woman's action was the result of racial profiling. Hubby is Black and I'm North African and we were certainly profiled by this evil mean-spirited, sales associate. Anecdotally, hubby and I headed to love seat in downtown LA and spent $300 on a lovely Moroccan coffee table. They know how to treat potential customers, and in turn, we treated ourselves to a nice vintage piece of furniture. ;-) Now that's what superlative customer service! I guess everything happens for a reason. read more

Great customer service but the prices are way too high especially since it's a thrift store.

I love the Vortex. Make sure to bring cash or have a Venmo account set up here they don't take cards. They want you to use gloves due to covid so it feels very safe and sanitary. Really good deals but you will need to spend some time fingering through the racks so make sure you come here with time to spare. read more

I love vintage vortex. The owner is a total babe and knows her stuff! Awesome selection of vintage from different sellers. I love how they carry 80s and 90s vintage! It's all so cute and fun. I love this store so much! read more

This store is a treasure chest for whatever decade you're on the hunt for. In addition, the ladies who own the place (and work there) clearly value the customer's shopping experience more than brokering a sale. Last but not least the prices are unreal in comparison to any other authentic vintage spot around read more

PSA: Vintage Vortex has MOVED from Sunset Blvd to 5213 HOLLYWOOD BLVD (next to Harvard and Stone and Pop Obscure Records)! The new location is beautiful and has 10+ vendors offering a massive selection of vintage from $5 to rare designer pieces. It is an antique-mall like set-up, so you get to shop the collections of many different sellers in one place. I found this shop at the old location in 2015 and have found so many ridiculously amazing pieces for under $30. Come here with some time to spare-it's a gold mine and you'll want time to dig! read more

I've only been to Vintage Vortex a few times but that's enough for me to tell ya'll how cute this place is. They're packed with clothes from all different era's and they're organized. It's worth checking out, It's right by the Crossroads Trading Co. The inside is all decked out with fun vintage decor, I've also seen multiple $5 racks outside on Sunday's full of cute and quality clothing. They have great leather options, big dresses, shoes, purses, fun pants, just go and find out. read more

Cool selection with a good price range. Lots of great pieces and not too difficult to navigate through! A great place to stop while vintage shopping. They have everything, Men's and Women's from shoes and ties to hats, coats, vests, tops, and pants. The owner is super nice and friendly as well! read more

Mishi is a legend. She once offered me champagne in a paper cup while I was shopping. Always has personal advice for me based on my style - so appreciate her helpful, fun attitude. read more

Fantastic selection of vintage dresses - got my wedding rehearsal dinner dress here after looking ALL over for the perfect dress. I'm really picky and a huge pain in the butt - Mishi (not sure if spelled correctly - sorry) was EXTREMELY sweet and helpful. In a world where decent customer service is no longer the norm, I was more than happy to spend my money here. Shop here, see Mishi and tell her Lauren with the pink bow dress sent you. ;) read more

This place is great. The staff are so friendly and helpful. There are so many different types and eras of vintage clothing from Victorian style nightgowns to bell bottoms to distressed band tees. I found the most beautiful 70s style gowns for upcoming holiday parties in jewel tones of turquoise and tangerine. I could have spent all my money in this store. There's a few $2 scarf bins and there are always sales racks of clothes and hats outside. read more

This place is awesome! It reminds me of a small version of House of Vintage in Portland- it has a few sellers/sections selling their vintage wares- a lot of fun items from different eras- vintage band tees galore, '70s floral long dresses, '40s hats, lunch boxes, Western wear/boots, Boho tops...The prices were pretty reasonable too. The women working there were friendly and chatted with me. I found a $22 Bohemian-style top for summertime, too! We parked in a metered spot out front, it is in the triangular "vortex" where Sunset and Hollywood combine, so parking can be tricky. They also have a vintage furniture shop around the corner/behind their store, which had a lot of fun wares- a blue typewriter, dolls, beautiful clutches, more clothes, and of course furniture. read more

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First time visiting this store and I will surely be back! They have a great range of clothing dating from the 1950s to 1990s all at affordable prices. Bought the most darling late 1960s brown velvet dress with a high collar. Serious Megan Draper vibes from Mad Men. Miranda (one of the vendors inside) was very charming and sweet. The owner was equally as nice and gave me great deals on everything I bought. Make sure you check this place out! I can't wait to go back :) read more

Amazing place with an incredible owner! I bought like 5 shirts, each one very unique, and I shop at thrift pretty much exclusively!!!

This place is expensive but it's just the best selection. I see new stuff every single time I come here, and you can find interesting hidden things on every single rack. This place has a great selection of vintage T shirts, dresses, and sweaters. There seems to be a focus on 80s styles which I really like. It's not difficult to spend over $100 or more here, and I find it really expensive even for curated vintage. But the percentage of really quality stuff is high enough that I don't mind spending a little more than I normally would on vintage. read more

DO NOT SHOP AT THIS STORE!!!! I went in for my first time and bought 2 items totaling $36 and when I check my bank acct she some how charged me 2 more transactions one for $47 and another for $2.50. This store has committed FRAUD. I now have to have the extra charges reversed and issued a new card. So disappointed in the rocker chick who works there. read more

I almost don't want to leave this review because I'm afraid everyone will discover this hidden gem lol but no in all seriousness this place is great. I love shopping for vintage clothing so when I first came here I instantly fell in love. They have it all. From Levi's, platform boots, sun hats, mini skirts, and the cutest hand bags. Everything is organized and clean. And i must add, it's especially refreshing walking into a store in Los Angeles and being greeted. If you're from the area you know how rude some sales associates can be. The owner has been there the past 3 times that i have gone and she is so nice to talk to. You can tell she takes pride in the store and her customers. Will definitely be coming back :) read more

Men's vintage is not always easy to come by especially at a reasonable price. I found this store to be just what I've been looking for. I really liked it. Found a lot of stuff - including a hand painted leather jacket, one of a kind. Customer service was better than most Los Angeles shops. I'll be back! read more

Awesome place, awesome staff! Such good vibes. Came here on a whim for some last minute burning man goodies. Thank you!

One of my favorite vintage clothing stores in L.A. Always a good selection of high quality vintage clothes & shoes. Prices are reasonable. Well organized & clean. Great customer service. I love this store & will recommend to everyone. Support woman-owned businesses! read more

My favorite vintage clothing store in Los Angeles!! I know that I will always find something super cute and inexpensive when I walk in there. $16 for an 80's jumper! $15 for a pair of high waist mom jeans! The owner is great; super helpful and very friendly. read more

My new favorite thrift store! They have so many unique and beautiful pieces at great prices.

Wouldn't say " The best" but if you like Vintage clothes or just curious to check out the store,Go for it! They have SOME clothes that looks vintage but isn't.That was my 1st Con. My last Con about the shop was their Prices! They a bit to high up on prices! Clothes is awesome though. The two male staff are cool as well. 4 Stars! read more

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Love this spot, I'll say one thing, do not enter unless your ready to spend money! It'll be worth it tho haha

This place has some cute stuff no doubt-- but the awful woman who runs the right side if the store managed to make me and my boyfriend have the most unpleasant shopping experience of all time. She is like a toddler stuck in an old lady's body. Her bad energy and rudeness made me want to jump out of my skin...grab my over priced vintage tees...and run so far from that place. I do not want to go to there ever again. #notworthit read more

Amazing selection and knowledgeable staff! I always find something when I shop here, do yourself a favor and check it out for yourself :)